Information

Occupations in Information

• General and Operations Managers

  Medium47.73%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
• Advertising and Promotions Managers

  Medium42.51%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
• Marketing Managers

  Medium51.50%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
• Administrative Services Managers

  Medium45.13%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
• Facilities Managers

  Medium49.28%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
• Computer and Information Systems Managers

  Medium46.26%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
• Compliance Managers

  Medium47.57%
  Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  Medium51.43%
  Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
• Budget Analysts

  Medium53.05%
  Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
• Computer Systems Analysts

  Medium48.05%
  Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
• Information Security Analysts

  Medium53.69%
  Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Computer Network Support Specialists

  Medium55.92%
  Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
• Computer User Support Specialists

  Medium55.42%
  Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators

  Medium57.76%
  Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• Computer Programmers

  Medium53.56%
  Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
• Bioinformatics Technicians

  Medium54.40%
  Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

  Medium48.06%
  Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

  Medium46.60%
  Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
• Bioinformatics Scientists

  Medium51.45%
  Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
• Remote Sensing Technicians

  Medium60.88%
  Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
• Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

  Medium50.09%
  Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.
• Library Technicians

  Medium62.26%
  Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
• Art Directors

  Medium42.81%
  Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

  Medium39.27%
  Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
• Special Effects Artists and Animators

  Medium45.29%
  Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
• Producers and Directors

  Medium44.92%
  Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
• Media Programming Directors

  Medium49.05%
  Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
• Media Technical Directors/Managers

  Medium50.75%
  Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
• Music Directors and Composers

  Medium45.75%
  Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
• Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

  Medium54.21%
  Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
• Editors

  Medium53.75%
  Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
• Technical Writers

  Medium54.19%
  Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
• Writers and Authors

  Medium55.16%
  Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
• Audio and Video Technicians

  Medium57.78%
  Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
• Broadcast Technicians

  Medium59.28%
  Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.
• Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  Medium41.02%
  Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
• Film and Video Editors

  Medium52.46%
  Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
• Sports Medicine Physicians

  Medium44.58%
  Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

  Medium56.86%
  Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
• Fast Food and Counter Workers

  Medium41.33%
  Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.
• First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

  Medium49.25%
  Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
• Motion Picture Projectionists

  Medium34.94%
  Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

  Medium50.54%
  Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.
• First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

  Medium51.95%
  Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
• Advertising Sales Agents

  Medium59.01%
  Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

  Medium64.30%
  Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
• Telemarketers

  High78.30%
  Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

  Medium52.67%
  Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
• Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

  High80.81%
  Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages.
• Bill and Account Collectors

  Medium65.81%
  Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
• Billing and Posting Clerks

  High79.60%
  Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

  High84.94%
  Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
• Customer Service Representatives

  High68.30%
  Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.
• Library Assistants, Clerical

  Medium59.54%
  Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
• Order Clerks

  High80.71%
  Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

  High67.61%
  Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
• Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  Medium60.44%
  Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
• Data Entry Keyers

  High74.25%
  Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
• Desktop Publishers

  Medium65.37%
  Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
• Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

  Medium58.07%
  Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
• Office Clerks, General

  Medium65.57%
  Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
• Proofreaders and Copy Markers

  High74.34%
  Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
• Statistical Assistants

  High75.61%
  Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
• Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

  Low25.49%
  Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

  Medium40.45%
  Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
• Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

  Medium42.57%
  Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.
• Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

  Low19.50%
  Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

  Low30.94%
  Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
• Prepress Technicians and Workers

  High75.59%
  Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
• Printing Press Operators

  Medium52.63%
  Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
• Helpers--Production Workers

  Medium60.30%
  Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
• Driver/Sales Workers

  Medium56.20%
  Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.
• Light Truck Drivers

  Medium51.40%
  Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers

  High66.68%
  Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
• Packers and Packagers, Hand

  Medium58.01%
  Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.